Gobind had earlier called for Zahid to be suspended from the Cabinet pending the outcome of the civil suit as its outcome could trigger off calls for police action and it would be “improper” for Zahid to be the minister in charge of the police if that were to happen.

Zahid in response to Gobind’s call for his resignation said that only the Prime Minister can make that decision. “The Prime Minister is the one who appoints and dismisses a minister, that is his prerogative,” said Zahid earlier this week.